Ophiothrix Sant'anna, T.M.P.Azevedo, Kaštovský & J.Komárek, 2010, nom. illeg.
Holotype species: Ophiothrix epidendron Sant'anna, Azevedo, Kaštovský & J.Komárek
Currently accepted name for the type species: Cyanophiothrix epidendron (Sant'Anna, Azevedo, Kaštovský & Komárek) Molinari & Guiry
Original publication and holotype designation: Sant'anna, C.L., Azevedo, T.M.P., Kaštovský, J. & Komárek, J. (2010). Two form-genera of aerophytic heterocytous cyanobacteria from Brasilian rainy forest "Mata Atlântica". Fottea 10(2): 217-228.
The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2023-12-26 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Taxonomic status: This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cyanophiothrix.
Gender: This genus name is currently treated as masculine.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Strunecký, O., Ivanova, A.P. & Mares, J. (2022 '2023'). An updated classification of cyanobacterial orders and families based on phylogenomic and polyphasic analysis (Review). Journal of Phycology 59(1): 12-51.
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024